NBA Futures: Knicks Open With 5th-Best Odds to Win 2026 NBA Championship | amNewYork
New York Knicks enter the 2025-26 season with new head coach Mike Brown, core of Brunson, Anunoby and Bridges, a 51-31 prior record, and 7.0% championship odds.
Can new-look Knicks live up to lofty expectations?
Knicks adopt Mike Brown's minutes-management approach and roster reshape, raising expectations while risking change after last season's deep playoff run.
Knicks working on reading and reacting to defense and offensive concepts
Mike Brown emphasizes a concept-driven, read-and-react offense over set play calls, asking players to play instinctively, run the floor, and attack the paint.
Mike Brown blends analytical innovation with basketball history to implement a faster Knicks offense that prioritizes mental toughness over pure physical speed.